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  • Page 1 Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Points Hardware Installation Guide Cisco Systems, Inc. www.cisco.com Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Text Part Number:...
  • Page 2 OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C H A P T E R Unpacking the Access Point Package Contents Optional Tools and Hardware From Cisco Additional Tools and Hardware Required for Installation Pre-Installation Checks and Installation Guidelines Typical Access Point Installation Components Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement Requirements of operator to register the RLAN device operating Outdoors in the 5150 -5250 MHz band and addressing possible interference issues in this band Industry Canada Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Operation of Cisco Aironet Access Points in Brazil B-10 Access Point Models B-10 Regulatory Information B-11 Portuguese Translation B-11 English Translation B-11 Access Point Pinouts A P P E N D I X Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Preface

    This section describes the objectives, audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide. Objectives This publication explains the steps for installing the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Points (called the access point or AP in this document). Audience This publication is for the person installing and configuring an access point for the first time.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    Cautions use the following convention: Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide viii...

  • Page 9: Related Documents

    Statement 1071 Related Documents To view all support information for the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series, see: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/wireless/aironet-1540-series/tsd-products-support-series-home.h In addition to the documentation available on the support page, you will need to refer to the following guides: •...

  • Page 10: Obtaining Documentation, Support, And Security Guidelines

    Obtaining Documentation, Support, and Security Guidelines For information on obtaining documentation and support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html...

  • Page 11: Overview

    C H A P T E R Overview The Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point (hereafter called the access point or AP) is a wireless outdoor access point which is designed for use in a variety of network configurations. The access point supports wireless client access, bridging, and mesh wireless connectivity.

  • Page 12: Access Point Models

    Chapter 1 Overview Access Point Models Access Point Models The model numbers (or part numbers) and configuration for the Cisco Aironet 1540 Series outdoor access points are described in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 1540 Series Access Points Model Numbers and Descriptions...

  • Page 13: Hardware Features

    Screw holes for fastening the optional solar cover. the pole and wall mount bracket. Grounding pad. Reset button, PoE-In / Data port, and Console port, on the base of the AP. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 Reset button with the status LED in its center. Figure 1-3 Grounding Pad on the Right Side of the AP Grounding pad on the left side of AP Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Ap1542I Internal Omni Antenna

    2 single band 2.4 GHz antennas with 8 dBi gain for WiFi operation. • 2 single band 5 GHz antennas with 9 dBi gain for WiFi operation. • 1 single band 2.4 GHz antenna with 3 dBi gain for BLE operation. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: Power Sources

    The Ethernet cable must be a shielded outdoor rated Category 5e (CAT5e), or better, cable. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Network Deployment Examples

    Figure 1-5. To support Ethernet bridging, you must enable bridging on the controller for each access point. By default this capability is turned-off for all access points. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 18: Point-To-Multipoint Bridging

    Figure 1-6 illustrates an example of access point-to-multipoint bridging. Figure 1-6 Access Point to Multipoint Bridging Example (5 GHz) (5 GHz) Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Point-To-Multipoint Mesh Network

    MAPs and RAPs. Figure 1-7 Typical Mesh Configuration Using Access Points Network MAP 1 MAP 3 MAP 2 MAP 6 MAP 4 MAP 5 MAP 8 MAP 7 MAP 9 Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Layer 3 Network Operation

    Cisco. Figure 1-8 illustrates a typical Layer-3 wireless network configuration containing access points and a controller. Figure 1-8 Typical Layer 3 Access Point Network Configuration Example Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 1-10...

  • Page 21: Installing The Access Point

    Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and Warning regulations. Statement 1040 Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Warning Statement 1001 Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: Unpacking The Access Point

    AP cover / Solar Shield for 1540, AIR-ACC1540-CVR= • AIR-ACC1540-KIT1= spare parts kit which includes: – Ethernet field terminators (qty. 5) – Ethernet caps (qty. 2) – Ground lug kit (qty. 1) • AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD1= • AIR-PWRINJ-60RGD2= Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Additional Tools And Hardware Required For Installation

    Safety Guidelines and Warnings, page A-1. • For information on planning and initially configuring your Cisco Mesh network, refer to the Cisco Wireless Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.3. • Review the FCC guidelines for installing and operating outdoor wireless LAN devices at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/routers/3200-series-rugged-integrated-services-r...
  • Page 24 For information on configuring the DHCP Option 43, visit the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/wireless-mobility/wireless-lan-wlan/97066-dhcp-optio n-43-00.html • Become familiar with the access point installation components. See the “Typical Access Point Installation Components” section on page 2-5. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Typical Access Point Installation Components

    (CAT5e or better) cable Water drip loop Power injector 6 AWG copper grounding wire Shielded Ethernet (CAT5e or better) cable 10 Controller (through a switch) Ground rod 1. Independently sourced by the user. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 26: Mounting The Access Point

    Horizontally Mounting the Access Point using AIR-ACC1530-PMK2=, page 2-20 Note When the AP is vertically mounted, the AP is oriented with the Console and PoE ports, and the status LED, facing downward. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Wall Mounting The Access Point With Air-Acc1530-Pmk1

    Use four screws and, if required, wall anchors to attach the mounting plate to the mounting surface. These screws and anchors are to be sourced independently. Note You can use an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco, cement, or dry wall. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 Using a 10mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket, to a torque of 40 lbf-in. Step 7 Proceed with connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 29 You can use bolts of up to 1/4 inch or 6 mm in diameter. One of four slots for steel band clamps, used for pole mounting only. Figure 2-3 Mounting Bracket Dimensions in inches [and millimeters] Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Pole Mounting The Access Point With Air-Acc1530-Pmk1

    Locate the access point to the final position. Tighten the band clamps with the wrench so that the access point does not slide on the pole. Ensure that the clamps are tight enough to not let the AP move. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-10...
  • Page 31 Pole (wood, metal, or fiberglass), 2-inches to 8-inches bracket. (50 mm to 203 mm) diameter. Top and bottom steel band clamps passing through band clamp slots on the bracket. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-11...

  • Page 32: Wall Mounting The Ap Using Air-Acc1530-Pmk2= Pivoting Mounting Kit

    See Figure 2-5 for the mounting bracket screw hole locations (screw holes of maximum 6 mm in size). Figure 2-6 for the dimensions of the pivoting mounting bracket. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-12...
  • Page 33 Pivot the AP as required, and then fully tighten the 90.0 mm M8 long screw using a 13 mm wrench. Step 8 Proceed with installing antennas (only for external antenna models), connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-13...
  • Page 34 Wall-plate end of the bracket. This plate is fastened to the wall. Figure 2-6 Pivoting Mounting Bracket Dimensions 4X 6.5MM THRU 2x M8 THRU 2.20 1.10 3.94 17.10 [4.0] SLOT LENGTH SLOT WIDTH Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-14...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting the Access Point Figure 2-7 Visualization of AP Fastened to the Pivoting Mounting Kit Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-15...

  • Page 36: Pole Mounting The Ap Using Air-Acc1530-Pmk2= Pivoting Mounting Kit

    If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control. Step 2 Disassemble the pivot kit, if not already disassembled. See Figure 2-8. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-16...
  • Page 37 Step 9 Proceed with installing antennas (only for external antenna models), connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, powering and configuring the access point. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-17...
  • Page 38 90.0 mm M8 screw M8 nut M8 washer 80.0 mm M8 screw with washer and spring washer, for fastening the pole-mount screw clamp to the pivoting bracket base plate. M8 spring washer Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-18...
  • Page 39 3 in. (76mm). back of the AP. One of four slots for band clamps. This is the pivot bracket base plate, and is fastened to the pole. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-19...

  • Page 40: Horizontally Mounting The Access Point Using Air-Acc1530-Pmk2

    Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, tighten all M6 bolts to 40 lbf-in (4.5 Nm). Step 5 Position and orient the access point as needed and tighten the mount kit bolts using a 13 mm wrench or socket. See Figure 2-11. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-20...
  • Page 41 Two out of four screw holes for mounting the horizontal mounting plate to the pivoting bracket. Horizontal mounting plate. Two out of four screw holes for mounting the access point to the horizontal mounting plate. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-21...
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Installing the Access Point Mounting the Access Point Figure 2-11 Access Point Horizontally Mounted using the Optional Horizontal Mount Plate Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-22...

  • Page 43: Installing Ap Cover Air-Acc1540-Cvr

    Installing the Cover on the AP Solar Shield Two of four #6-32 screws Four screw holes for fastening the solar cover, with two on each side of the AP Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-23...

  • Page 44: Grounding The Access Point

    If necessary, strip the other end of the ground wire and connect it to a reliable earth ground, such as a grounding rod or an appropriate grounding point on a metal streetlight pole that is grounded. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-24...

  • Page 45: Powering The Access Point

    To forward bridge traffic, add a switch between the power injector and controller. Refer to the Cisco Wireless Mesh Access Points, Design and Deployment Guide, Release 7.0 for more information.

  • Page 46: Connecting An Ethernet Cable To The Access Point

    Verify that the cable gland has a rubber seal and ensure that it is not damaged. Caution Failure to install the cable gland and rubber gasket properly will cause the cable grip to leak. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-26...
  • Page 47 Route your Ethernet cable, and cut off any excess cable. Step 12 Install an RJ45 connector on the unterminated cable end, and insert it into the power injector. Step 13 Turn on the power to the power injector. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide 2-27...

  • Page 48: Configuring The Access Point

    When you power up an AP that is not connected to a wired Ethernet, fiber-optic, or cable network to the controller, the access point uses the Cisco Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol (AWPP) to bind to another mesh access point with the best path to a root access point (RAP) connected to the wired network to a controller.
  • Page 49 C H A P T E R Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting procedures for basic problems with the access point. For the most up-to-date, detailed troubleshooting information, refer to the Cisco Technical Support and Documentation website at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html Sections in this chapter include: •...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Option 43 provides the IP addresses of the management interfaces of your controllers. Typically, a DHCP server can be configured on a Cisco switch. – Optionally, a DNS server can be configured to enable CISCO-CAPWAP-CONTROLLER. Use local domain to resolve to the IP address of the management interface of your controller. –...

  • Page 51: Controller Dhcp Server

    If your access point is not working properly, look at the LED on the Reset button, on the base of the unit. You can use them to quickly assess the status of the unit. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 This sequence may indicate any of the following: Environment variable failure • Bad MAC address • • Ethernet failure during image recovery Boot environment failure • • No Cisco image file Boot failure • Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 Rapidly cycling through Red, This status indicates that the Green, Amber and Off Access Point location command has been invoked. Blinking Red This status indicates that an Ethernet link is not operational Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 54: Resetting The Access Point

    After the access points are deployed and associated to the controller, the BGN should be changed from the default value to prevent the MAPs from attempting to associate to other mesh networks. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Find the Mesh Information section, and enter the new BGN in the Bridge Group Name field. Step 5 Click Apply. Step 6 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for each access point. Step 7 Log out from your controller, and close your web browser. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Changing the Bridge Group Name Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Safety Guidelines and Warnings Translated versions of all safety warnings are available on Cisco.com. Additional safety information, along with regulatory information, is provided in Appendix B, “Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information”.

  • Page 58: Fcc Safety Compliance Statement

    FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication results in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

  • Page 59: Performing Site Surveys

    • Do you have the proper tools and equipment to complete your survey. Translated Safety Warnings The Translated Safety Warnings for Cisco Aironet Outdoor Access Points document is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/warnings/reference/guide/1520_30_50_tra ns_warn78_18259_03.html...
  • Page 60 Appendix A Safety Guidelines and Warnings Translated Safety Warnings Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information This appendix provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the Cisco Aironet 1542 Outdoor Access Point. This appendix contains the following sections: • Manufacturers Federal Communication Commission Declaration of Conformity Statement, page B-2 •...

  • Page 62: B Declarations Of Conformity And Regulatory Information

    The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency when using Cisco-supplied antennas. Any changes or modification to the product not expressly approved by Cisco could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

  • Page 63: Requirements Of Operator To Register The Rlan Device Operating Outdoors In The 5150 -5250 Mhz Band And Addressing Possible Interference Issues In This Band

    (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity For Rf Exposure

    AP 1542D, has internal antennas, and should be located at a minimum of 11.8 inches (30 cm) or more from the body of all persons. This access point is also compliant to EN 50835 for RF exposure. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 65: European Community, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, And Liechtenstein

    La distance minimale de séparation de l'antenne de toute personne est de 9.8 "(25 cm) pour AP 1542I, pour assurer le respect. La distance minimale de séparation de l'antenne de toute personne est de 11.8 "(30 cm) pour AP 1542D, pour assurer le respect. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 66: European Union

    Radiation Protection) limits. To maintain compliance, the minimum separation distance for AP 1542I, having internal antennas, is 9.8 inches (25 cm) from general bystanders. The minimum separation distance from AP 1542D, having internal antennas, is 11.8 inches (30 cm) from general bystanders. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 67: Guidelines For Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points In Japan

    Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan Guidelines for Operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Japan This section provides guidelines for avoiding interference when operating Cisco Aironet access points in Japan. These guidelines are provided in both Japanese and English. Access Point Model:...

  • Page 68: Vcci Statement For Japan

    Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan This section provides administrative rules for operating Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan. The rules are provided in both Chinese and English. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Chinese Translation

    Appendix B Declarations of Conformity and Regulatory Information Administrative Rules for Cisco Aironet Access Points in Taiwan Chinese Translation Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 70: English Translation

    The U-NII devices shall accept any interference from legal communications and shall not interfere the legal communications. If interference is caused, the user must stop operating the device immediately and can't re-operate it until the harmful interference is clear. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-10...

  • Page 71: Statement 371-Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL-certified cables (that have the “UL” shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by CISCO. The use of cables that are certified by Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law (that have “PSE” shown on the code) is not limited to CISCO-designated products.

  • Page 72: Regulatory Information

    Este equipamento não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. English Translation This equipment is not entitled to the protection from harmful interference and may not cause interference with duly authorized systems. Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide B-12...

  • Page 73: Appendix

    Power Injector Input Connector (To Switch) Pinouts Pin Number Signal Name Ethernet signal pair (10/100/1000BASE-T) Ethernet signal pair 10/100/1000BASE-T) Ethernet signal pair (1000BASE-T) Ethernet signal pair (1000BASE-T) Shield Chassis ground Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 Appendix C Access Point Pinouts Cisco Aironet 1540 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide...

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